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Elf, Interrupted: Book Two: Glorfindel's Quest by Fiondil	8 Review(s)
Agape4Gondor	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 11/24/2009
Another great and haunting chapter... so many things that laid a foundation for .... not even sure what to call it. Too much heartache. Loved the last 2 chapters of the 1st day in Avallone too! Author Reply: Glad you are enjoying these chapters, Agape. Thanks for letting me know.

njomo	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/11/2009
Hi Fiondil, I can understand to some extent what happened to this group of Nandor over time-understand, but not condone. To that point, Elennen's explanation makes perfect sense. What I can't quite rationlize is the long lives of the elves and their memories. Of course, over such a long life, one could choose to remember-or not, and pass along-or not-certain memories and customs. Their stubborness seems to almost match the intransigence of one well-know elf of Valinor. I guess what I'm trying to say is that they come by their "blind spot" quite naturally... If this is a sample of their hospitality, no wonder they seem to have been left to their own devices on the Lonely Isle. If they have kept such reverence for the memory of "Lord Araw" over so many long years, one hopes the appearance of Oromë in their midst will help his words take root. Yes, Beleg is one to keep his head in a crisis, as is Sador. I laughed at Sador's reply to Ingwion's question “Why would Lord Ithildor have weapons?”: “Who cares?” Sador exclaimed. “Come. We are wasting time." And trust Glorfindel to have the situation well in hand... Thanks Fiondil, as always. Now to see what other mischief will arise. Joanne Author Reply: Glad you liked this chapter, Joanne. Yes, Beleg and Sador are quite a pair, aren't they? grin And Glorfindel was doing what he does best, being himself. We will see soon enough if Lord Orome's words have taken root within the hearts of the Nandor. As future chapters will show, there are undercurrents about which our intrepid heroes know nothing yet their presence has triggered some powerful emotions among certain groups of people, the consequences of which will effect them and everyone else very deeply.

Hel	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/11/2009
So it is a sacred place. Maybe the Nandor could put a sign at the pool "Swimming in the holy pool only after apointmet with Lord Orome". Then he can´t felt left out and only very, very few people will go bathing there which will make the Nandor happy. But it is interesting that a whole settlement of elves could live right next to a city without having contact with the peolpe there. After the meeting with Orome I think that will change. And if I guess that was the reason Orome enticed the group around Olwe to go bathing and "meeting" the Nandor. Author Reply: Most likely that is the very reason for what happened, Hel. The Nandor are just far enough away from the city that they can feel isolated from the other elves and feel secured from them. Tol Eressea is not as large as Beleriand was so they do not have the option of going just anywhere to live. Hopefully this little incident will convince them to rejoin the rest of the elven society to which they now belong.

Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/7/2009
How scary. All they wanted was to enjoy a quick dip. What they found was a group of elves surrounding them with bows notched. Where the Nandor did get the idea that they were supposed to guard pools for Lord Oromë? None of the Valar would withhold something like this from the first born. Beleg dropping the seashell brought to mind Pippin dropping his broach, both of which were an excellent idea. There is always someone alert enough to find anything to help them in their search. Author Reply: Very scary, indeed, Tari. And, of course, Orome sets them straight on certain things. grin Beleg may be a Reborn with few of his memories intact at this point, but he´a no fool, that´s for sure.

Sunny	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/6/2009
I suppose this would be an Adventure by the standards of Olwë, Lindarion and Elennen. Those who once lived in Middle-Earth might have a somewhat different view of such things. Although perhaps some standards will change now that Glorfindel is reborn ;-) Although the Nandor probably found their “visitors” casually asking if they might not ask Oromë for his opinion of the matter rather mind-boggling – and Oromë just as casually appearing and giving it even more so!! Author Reply: Very true, Sunny. The Nandor and even the Tol Eresseans in general, especially those who are not Noldor have yet to realize that the Valar are "neighbors" and just as likely to drop by as anyone else, especially if invited. lol

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/5/2009
Ah! Valarin object lessons are always instructive! Heh! Most satisfying as the Nandor are reminded that they are Elves first and need to deal with that, rather than setting themselves apart as somehow special and different. Author Reply: They are indeed, Larner. I am glad you found this particular lesson satisfying. Of course, that cannot be said of the Elves. grin

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/5/2009
Ha, I had been wondering if maybe that pond was seen as sacred by the locals, and my guess was correct! Beleg's reaction to the spear was great, though, of course, the others weren't as good, so it didn't help. Couldn't help but shake my head when they were talking about killing the four. As Olwë said, that's plain kinslaying. And to disregard the fact that they could not have known and to not even want to know who their prisoners were was plain stupid. So I enjoyed it immensely when Glorfindel, Finrod and the others turned up and then called Oromë. To imagine the looks on the faces of the Nandor was fun! And I hope they think about what he told them. No matter how they feel about that pond, they were overstepping all boundaries with their intent to kill the four swimmers. Author Reply: Too true, Kitty. The Nandor, or at least these particular Nandor, needed this lesson badly and Glorfindel and Finrod (with the help of a certain Vala) were just the ones to give it to them. grin I doubt if the Nandor actually would have killed them; they were merely trying to impress upon them the seriousness of their "transgression". What exactly they intended to do is anyone´s guess since it never got that far. Good thing, too, as the political fallout would have been disasterous for everyone.

Kaylee Arafinwiel	Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 10/5/2009
And all I can say to that, Atar Fiondil, is thank Eru for Lord Araw...shudders And I'm glad Beleg thought to drop that seashell! Yes, it is time the Nandor began learning lessons about compassion for others. I'm surprised I didn't think of the Nandor being on the island... Something else for me to ponder. Now, back to last-minute studying...have my medical terms down, but the accounting part is ick. :( sigh Tye-melin, Kaylee! Author Reply: Hi Kaylee. While Tolkien never specifically says that the Nandor joined with the Sindar and Exilic Noldor to return to Tol Eressea after the War of Wrath, he does not specifically state that they didn´t and so I believe that some who survived the war did indeed sail, especially if they lost family in the war and would like to greet them when they are released from Mandos. In Elf, Interrupted, Book One, I do mention the presence of some Nandor at the tournament. Not all of them have remained reclusive but most still are.

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